What Is All Of This Crap Running In Xp?

[Spindulik]

I know a chunk of this stuff is for XP and a few devices, but it sure looks like a lot, compared to Win98-SE.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze3nvj6/task.jpg

Some items that may need to be running:
- GeForce4 MMX 440
- USB 2.0 drivers
- ATI TV Wonder capture
- HP multimedia keyboard (HPMMKBD.EXE)
- DSL
- Office 2000

My StartUP directory is empty. My MSCONFIG Startup is very clean, except for a few neccessary XP OS components. I used AdAware.

My PC loads immediately when I turn it on, but a lot of major Windows components don't activate until a few long minutes later, such as Internet Explorer, DSL Log on, Device Manager, etc.. this only happens one time, that is, the time when the PC is actually powered up.

[callum]

You could try going to Black Viper's Web Site.
It has a guide to what services are essential and what services can be turned off.

http://www.blackviper.com/

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

[3RA1N1AC]

your CPU usage level is at zero percent in that picture. :lol:

i doubt you have anything to worry about.

[Schmiggy_JK23]

most of those system processes all need to be running, maybe a few could be turned off. Some if u try to end them, will force a restart, depending on what it is.... system process wise.

i would be curious as to what dell oem crap you are letting ur system run... odds are if it comes preload by the manufacturer, i could very well be turned off, or gotten around.

[Spindulik]

Originally posted by Schmiggy_JK23@23 July 2003 - 00:35
.....i would be curious as to what dell oem crap you are letting ur system run... odds are if it comes preload by the manufacturer, i could very well be turned off, or gotten around.
I don't have any DELL products on my PC. I built my PC myself. But I think you are right, most of those processes are needed (compared to a clean install of XP).

-Thanks

[3RA1N1AC]

Originally posted by Schmiggy_JK23@22 July 2003 - 23:35
i would be curious as to what dell oem crap you are letting ur system run... odds are if it comes preload by the manufacturer, i could very well be turned off, or gotten around.
either he installed from an OEM Windows disc that was intended for a Dell computer, or he's just trying to confuse us by making his user name "Dell Customer." ;)

[Spindulik]

Originally posted by 3RA1N1AC+23 July 2003 - 10:30--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3RA1N1AC @ 23 July 2003 - 10:30)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Schmiggy_JK23@22 July 2003 - 23:35
i would be curious as to what dell oem crap you are letting ur system run... odds are if it comes preload by the manufacturer, i could very well be turned off, or gotten around.
either he installed from an OEM Windows disc that was intended for a Dell computer, or he&#39;s just trying to confuse us by making his user name "Dell Customer." ;) [/b][/quote]
The reason why I use "DELL Customer" as my PC name, is that if I used my real name &#39;&#39;John Smith", there may be the slight chance that I would have a "copied" program on my computer and inadvertently register it.

[Jg427]

I use Black Viper&#39;s site to check for services that I could disable, but I still had some unknown programs running in the background. I found a list that tells what they are at answersthatwork.com. Here is a sample :

HpmmKbd
HpmmKbd.exe

(Hewlett-Packard)
Hewlett-Packard’s multimedia keyboard driver which enables the end-user to use the automation features of the HP multimedia keyboard.

Recommendation :
There are a few reports of conflicts with some applications.&nbsp; If you are trying to troubleshoot unexplained problems, disable using Startup Manager.

http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pa...es/tasklist.htm (http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm)

[ShockAndAwe^i^]

Friggin&#39; Bill Gates has slyly integrated some of those services so that they have to run otherwise some vital services may fail.
many can be disabled but there seems to be a price you have to pay.
Go to Black Vipers web page.

I hate XP&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;
It&#39;s like Adware/Spyware that you have no choice but to use.
I&#39;m seriously thinking of going back to 98 or me.

I just don&#39;t understand how so many people on this board like it.
They must not know what&#39;s really going on&#33;

[ShockAndAwe^i^]

Sorry ...double post

[Livy]

it looks nice that why people like it, im gonna give 2k a go. ive got it on my other machine and it runs fine